Perspective provides gratitude
Judith Sutherland shares a personal experience and urges readers to learn to live with gratitude a difficult year comes to a close.
Wishing peace and joy this season
Judith Sutherland remembers the magic of Christmas during her childhood.
Strength in community during loss
Judith Sutherland reflects on how her community comes together during times of loss.
Hold your loved ones close
Judith Sutherland remembers Nate Shafer, who was a fun and funny, a country boy with stories to tell, and a joy to be near.
Live a life filled with generous love
There are some people who leave a tender place in memory and in the heart long after they are gone. Judith Sutherland's aunt Marilyn had that effect on her.
Let your story be one of kindness
Judith Sutherland reviews Anna Quindlen's memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake.
Learning life lessons through games
Judith Sutherland learned how to be a diplomatic winner and a good loser playing games in the farm house of her youth.
Heartbreak brings new beginnings
As Judith Sutherland lays her dog Reo to rest, her husband welcomes home a secondhand flock of sheep.
Fall brings memories of harvests past
Judith Sutherland shares what she remembers best about fall during her childhood – running her hands through an abundance of golden shelled corn.
Remembering a childhood friend
Judith Sutherland remembers her cousin Connie fondly as she grasps the grief she has over losing her life-long friend.
